The one guide you'll need to know about the openings coming your way in the week ahead. This week sees the latest opening from Big Mama, this time in the City, an Eastern European chophouse in a crypt, Portuguese food in Soho and the launch of a much talked-about rooftop restaurant.
Bar Douro
Soho - 10 Greek Street, London W1D 4DH
This is the third iteration of the Portuguese restaurant in London, taking over the space that used to be 10 Greek Street. The usual Portuguese favourites will be on the menu, but this outpost will also be focusing on Portuguese beef. You'll see various rare breed meats appearing on the menu here on rotation, including Carnes Irmãos Unidos Maronesa, a cut which is rarely seen outside of Portugal.
Opening date: 4 November 2026
Lunette
Temple - Level 11, 180 The Thames, London WC2R 3DA
You'd be forgiven for thinking, "hasn't Lunette already opened?" but although you may have seen a lot on Instagram about Florence Knight's return to the kitchen, those have been from previews and the restaurant only actually opens properly this week. Set at the top of the St Clement hotel, it's a beautiful space (with amazing views), and the food is outstanding. We were very impressed when we visited recently ourselves.
Opening date: 3 November 2026
Edmondo
City of London - 6 Lombard Street, London, EC3V 9LJ
The latest opening from the Big Mamma team sees them with a restaurant in the City for the first time (close to Bank). Looking at the photos, the room seems to be going for classic City glamour as opposed to some of its more overstated designs, but the food will be as extravagant as ever. They're going big on beef here, with a 1.2kg T-bone being the main event, while you can finish the meal with a trio of mini espresso martinis.
Opening date: 6 November 2026
Elezar
Mayfair - The Vestry, 2A Mill Street, W1S 1FX
Opening in a crypt below a Mayfair church, Elezar comes from one of the founders of Goodman and sees him opening an Eastern European-inspired chop house. That means a menu that mixes pierogi (dumplings) for starters alongside caviar on rye bread. The main event features various cuts of meat and fish for the grill, including tuna ribeye, Dingley Dell pork chop, Denver and Pichana steaks, with all mains coming in at a reasonable (for Mayfair) £28.
Opening date: 3 November 2026
Here's what opened last week
Toastee (White City) - From the people behind Panadera, this takes a Filipino-flavoured approach to French toast.
Acme Taco (Dalston) - Andrew Clarke brings his tacos to the original 40FT Brewery.
Lenny's (Covent Garden) - New Haven-style "apizza" goes permanent in Covent Garden.
The Talli Queen (Shepherd's Bush) - A revived Shepherd's Bush pub with a new regional Indian menu.
Forbici (London Bridge) - An award-winning pizzeria from Manchester arrived in London.
This week's events
5-7 November (Hackney Wick) - Dublin-born Korean-inspired restaurant and sauce brand Chimac is taking over INIS on Fish Island for three days, bringing its bold flavours to the British-Irish restaurant. Expect signature twice-fried wings and sliders with Korean Hot Sauce, alongside INIS dishes given a Chimac twist, including Sriracha Caramel ham, sausage with Sriracha Caramel Mustard and jalapeño popper croquettes with Honey Jalapeño Relish.
6-7 November - The Decanter Fine Wine Encounter London is back in town, returning to The Landmark London on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November. It's a great opportunity for wine lovers to try some of the best wine in the world. There are expert-led masterclasses, guided tastings, winemaker lunches and, at the centre, the Grand Tasting, featuring more than 1,000 wines poured by leading producers from around the world. Tickets start at £120 per person and if you're serious about your wine it's something not to be missed.
7 November (Shoreditch) - SMOKESTAK and Manteca join forces for a one-night "Blok Party" celebrating their 10th and 5th birthdays, with OG brisket buns, pork belly ribs, pig skin ragù, wood-oven flatbreads, Italian sandwiches and mortadella hot dogs. There’ll also be DJs, cocktails, oysters and soft serve. Tickets are £15, including a cocktail, with proceeds going to Philoxenia.
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